Covid-19: Be Obedient, Celebrate Easter Indoor – Cleric Advises Christians

Pastor Olayinka Emmanuel of Christ Glory Church, Ilorin, has advised Christians to be obedient and celebrate Easter indoor, in compliance with the government’s sit at home order. Emmanuel gave the advice in Ilorin on Saturday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). “With the situation at hand, we must learn to celebrate it indoors without going out merrying. Make it colourful with the members of your family. “We are celebrating the resurrection...

NIDCOM Boss Reiterates FG’s Commitment to Protecting Citizens Abroad

Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has reiterated the Federal Government’s resolve to protect all citizens living abroad. NIDCOM reiterated this on Friday in a statement by its Head of Media and Public Relations Unit,  Abdur-Rahman Balogun. Dabiri-Erewa said that an incident had compelled Nigerians to protest on the streets of Guangzhou, China and they were advised to report to the country’s mission. She advised Nigerians living abroad to report issues...

APC Calls on Nigerians to Unite in Fight Against COVID-19

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Nigerians to unite in the government effort to prevent and manage the spread of  Coronavirus. APC National Publicity Secretary,  Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu said this in a statement issued in Abuja. Issa-Onilu said: “Indeed, Easter emphasises, acknowledges and appreciates the redemptive blessings of the ultimate love, sufferings, and sacrifices of Jesus Christ for the common good of mankind. “Globally, we are in dire times. Collectively, we should find...

PDP Calls for Prayers for Stronger Nigeria After COVID-19

National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Uche Secondus has urged Nigerians to use the Easter period to pray for Nigeria to emerge from COVID-19 pandemic stronger. Secondus, in a message signed by his Media Aide, Mr/ Ike Abonyi in Abuja said that the situation in the world today and in Nigeria entailed that all citizens ought to intensify supplications to God. He said the fact that Christendom was celebrating Easter in their homes...

Babyface Announces He and His Family Have Recovered From COVID-19

Eleven-time Grammy award winner Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds announced that he and his family had been battling the novel coronavirus but are now “on our way back to full health”. “I feel so blessed to be able to celebrate another birthday,” Edmonds posted on social media channels on Friday, the day he turned 62. “I tested positive for COVID-19, as did my family. “It’s an incredibly scary thing to go through my friends. “I’m happy to...

S’ Korea to Use Electronic Wristbands On Violators of Self-Isolation Rules – PM

South Korea said on Saturday that it would use electronic wristbands on people who violated self-isolation rules to better contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said the country would make self-isolation violators wear electronic wristbands since the number of cases of people breaching the self-quarantine in recent weeks has raised concerns. “After deep consideration, the government has decided to put electronic wristbands on people who violate self-isolation rules, such as...

Lagos Squash Association Advises Players to be Creative During Lockdown

Tomi False, the Chairman, Lagos State Squash Association (LSSA), on Saturday advised up and coming players to get creative during the COVID-19 lockdown, and stay fit. The chairman gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He called on the players, particularly Lagos State players to ensure that they maintained their fitness as the country tries to find a way out of the Coronavirus pandemic. “Thankfully, squash is...

PHED Says 2 Months Free Electricity Tariff NASS’ Proposal

The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) has denied a plan to offer two months free electricity to customers as part of palliative to cushion the effect of lockdown occasioned by the Coronavirus pandemic. PHED, however, said it welcomed the suggestion of a two months free electricity to Nigerians as proposed by the leadership of the National Assembly. Mr. John Onyi, the Managers, Corporate Communications of the company, made the clarification in a statement, on...

Foundation Donates Land, Farm Implements to Farmers in Kwara

A Philanthropist, Alhaji Waziri Gobir, has donated two tractors, 300 hectares of farmland and other farm inputs to support farmers in Kwara. The donation was made through his charity organisation ‘Waziri Gobir Foundation’ after the inauguration of a committee for the Gobir Farmers Support Project. This was made known in a statement issued to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Saturday by Mr. Charles Folayan, Director, Information and Strategy, Gobir Foundation. Folayan...

UN Donates Ambulances to Lagos State, Restates Solidarity With FG

The United Nations (UN) system in Nigeria has donated three ambulances to the Lagos State Government as part of its support aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the country. The UN Resident-Coordinator, Edward Kallon, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, said the “UN family stands in solidarity with the Federal Government of Nigeria during these trying times.” Receiving the keys to the ambulances, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide...

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